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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
COMMENT AND OPINION.

IT is not free speech but free explosives to
which the American people object.-New York
World.
THE American people can get along without
the gospel of gunpowder. At any rate IN
tend to try the experiment.-New York Herald.
WE afraid that the socalled American
party, whose adherents have been making it
ridiculous in this civ, is composed of very
small number of very un-American people
mostly fools. as Carlyle hath it.-Philadelphia
Record
AN old and esteemed subscriber, Mr.. G. NJ
Davis. sends us the following: DO not forget
people are the source Of power and that to-day
we add, amid material prosperity. pro
vded they women "-Philadeph In
Quirer.
THE splitting of ths workingmen into sew
eral parties each with its definite programme,
knocks In the head the theory that the mass of
the laboring men can be solidiy united. The
everywhere. Tho New York labor parties in
dictate the tendency.-Ss Paul Pioneer Press
AS there is power earth which could
make anarchy thrive in the United States, so
there is no power which stay the reform of
the condition OF tbs working classes. That re-
form will come inevitably. But it will come
the flower and the fruit developed from the
seed, and not by violence, rapine and shedding
of innocent bood.-Denver Republican.
EVERYBODY understands that the chances Of
escape increase ia the ratio of delay in the ex-
ecution of the law. None know this better than
criminal lawyers; hence the desperate effort of
the attorneys for anarchy to delay the execution
of the decree OF justice against the anarchist
sassins. Another years delay would be equiva-
lent TO a reorganization and renovation of the
the socialist war against society.-Chieago
Times
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BUT dismissng the question of the Repub-
Gcan Treasurer's ability to pay, we note that
his books were examined by experts and found
to be incorrect. Who kept Hanway's books?
The Sentinel.
Mr.. w. K Sproule, Democratic auditor of
Marion county, who was in office during the
entire term of Mr.. Hanway's incumbency.
experts and found to be incorrect. The SEN
tinel should consult Mr.. Austin III. Brown,
who was one of the experts APP
pointed by the County Commits
sioners to make the settlement with Mr.. Han
way, and acquire some facts before it engages
in making assertions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

ATLANTA, Sept 19-Tne association of ex-
confederate veterans, at an immense meeting
tonight, amid great enthusiasm appointed a
committee of fifty to make arrangements for the
fitting reception OF the Uuion veterans OF the
armies of the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland
who fought from Chattanooga TO Atlanta. The
Union veterans the invitation of the
Piedmont exposition TO revisit the battle fields
which they fought over twenty years ago.
The programme of reception and fraternzing will
extend through the week. beginning Oct. 10. and
Will be elaborate, but the chief event will be
reunion, barbecue and ceremonies on kenesaw
mountain, on Oct IS. and an illumination of the
historic old mountain ar night Thousands of
Union soldiers have signifed their intention of
coming rate of one cent mile each way has
been obtained from Cincinnati and St Louis for
parties of twenty-five more, and half rates for
smaller parties. A similar rate will doubtless
be extended from Chicago.
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SOME time ago it was semi-oficially an
nounced, in explanation of Pension Commits
sioner Blacks frequent absence from Wash
ington and his official post of duty, that he
was occupied in visiting soldiers gatherings
in order to obtain personal knowledge of the
veterans needs. Naturally he would feel that
he ought not to perform this arduous, if self
imposed, service gratuitously, and his discov-
cry that their greatest need was for himself
as Vice-President, could not be expected to
alter the situation in that respect. In telling
their man, and charging them twenty-five dol
lars for the information, the Commissioner
doubtless felt that it was case of value re-
ceived.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

Rachel G. Foster, May Wright Sewall and
Mrs Blake. This mere form, of course,
intended to signify the attitude of the suffrag-
lists toward an instrument which 20 woman
signed or assisted to ratify, and was not
meant, probably, to suggest to the President
that he had failed in any respect in his duty
to the women of the country by taking part
in the celebration. 1t may be doubted, too,
whether "the women of the United States"
as body, were really represented by the pro-
test, or had any protests to make; but as the
delivery of the paper pleased some sense of
justice in the minds of those who signed it,
and as no harm could result, since the Presi-
dent did not read it, the other women in
whose behalf it was said to have been pre-
sented will not object. if they cannot sympa-
thize
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Moses MARSHALL, the inventor of the Lamb
knitting dice few days ago, aged
seventy-five.
KING HUMBERT, of Italy, is only forty-three
years old, yet his hair long since gray, is now
nearly white.
PROF. ELISHA GRAY was a carpenter before
the war. and worked at Brownsville, Pa He
has just made machine that reproduces mes
sage just written.
THE Philadelphia Record says that Cleopa-
tras mummy measures four feet six inches in
length. The woman for whom Antony "rashly
threw world away was evidently notevery
tall.
GEO. W. CHrLDs presented Mrs. Cleveland
with Jersey cow last week when she was
guest at his country home The herd was driven
up and she was allowed TO take her choice. The
will be sent to Red Top, and will supply
milk for the Presidents table.
WRITING recently from the Oratorv, Brming-
ham, to the editor of the Cambrian, Swansea,
Cardinal Newman said of his famous hymn,
Lead kindly Night" that it consists of shree
not four stauzas; and that the fourth stanza is
not authentic, but an unwarranted add endum by
another pen.
MRS. LOGAN has almost entirely recovered
from the painful accident she recently sustained.
She hopes to complete arrangements soon for
the removal of her husbands remains to Chi
cago The vault in which they are now resting
in Rock Creek Church Cemetery is still guarded
by a detail of United States soldiers night and
day.
MULEY HAssAN knows how TO collect taxes,
anyway. Recently, many of his subjects mani
tested tendency to be delinquent Thereupon
he cut off the heads of dozen so, and stuck
them up in front of his palace to encourage
prompt settlement the part of the others.
1t worked splendidly. Every delinquent tax
payer in Morocco settled up IN full next day.
NEAR Invermark, on Lord Dalhousies estate.
fountain WAS some years ago erected to COM
memorate a visit paid to the place by the Qneen.
1t bears this inscription, in gold letters "Rest.
stranger, on this lovely scene. and drink and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

CONCERNING Mrs. Cleveland's slight of
Governor and Mrs. Foraker at Philadelphia,
the Governor since his return, says: ''That
which happened was of such a character that
have nothing whatever to say in regard to
it further than that Mrs. Foraker and 1 have
nothing to either regret explain. There
were others who all that took place. and
they can talk if they desire to do So" The
fact is Mrs. Cleveland committed a blunder.
Her refusal to shake hands with Governor
and Mrs. Foraker under the circumstances,
was decidedly undgnifed. The handshaking
signifed nothing, and even if it did it would
have been much wiser for her to have con-
cealed her chagrin over the flag incident than
to have given public exhibition of childish
temper. Mrs. Cleveland has carried herself
very well heretofore, but this Philadelphia
incident was bad break.
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THE Philadelphia Times thinks the Presi-
dent, during his recent visit to that city,
ought to have ridden along the lines of peo-
pie in an open carriage SO that more people
might have seen him. 1t adds:
1.-THE American people are queer in this re-
spect. They like to see the man who has
been elected President, and many will almost
break their neck to shake hands with him.
but this is no sign of permanent popularity,
Andy Johnson shook hands with hundreds
of thousands of people when he swung around
the circle, but this did not secure his re-
election. Cleveland should ponder this be-
fore he dislocates his paw in shaking hands
with the multitude"
This is friendly advice which it is to be
hoped will be duly needed by the presidential
recipient. We expect la1 &c crowd of people
here on the 1st of October to assist in well
coming the President, but it would be cruel
to let him think that every man who cheers
or wrings his hands will vote for him.
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The saorileeions Yelled Pronhets.

ST. Louis, Sept. 19-The Yelled Prophets
parade this year will represent prominent
events and scenes taken from the Bible. This
has stirred up a good deal of feeling among
Protestant ministers, and last night Rev Dr.
Nichols made somewhat sweeping conde1nna-
ton of the whole affair from his pulpit. He
took special exception to the invitation to the
ball, which is contained in a miniature repre-
sentation of the ark of the covenant.
and is written side by side with the
ten commandments. He thought this sacri-
legious blunder and shocking prostitution of
things sacred. He especially denounced two
floats which will appear. one representing Moses
receiving the law and the other the trausfigura-
ton of Elijah. Several other ministers in
interviews today sustained Dr. Nichols. aud
the matter has produced something of sensa-
ton among the laity, but it is said on the
authority of prominent prophets that the parade
will not be changed and that floats viii be
taken from the procession.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
A TOUNG MANS STRANGE DEATH.
Lawrence l.. Truffner Expires Alone in His
Room Under Suspicious Circumstances.

Lawrence l.. Truffner. local manager Of the
Fleischman Yeast Company's business. died
very suddenly yesterday afternoon at the board
ing-house Of Mrs. OConnell, No PIT South ILL.,
nois street He came this city two months
ago as the representative of the Fleischman
firm. and until recently boarded at one of the
hotels near the depot. Since he removed
to Mrs. O'Connells he has seemed very
Respondent He went to his room yesterdas
after dinner andan hour or twolater Mrs OCon-
nell found him there dead. He bad been drink
ing considerably for several days, and beside his
bed was found a vial containing drug which
the physicians have not yet been able to name.
Whether he came to his death from natural
ca uses or ended his life with poison. cannot be-
told until post-mortem examination ia
held. Among his effects were found q
great many letters from young
ladies' indifferent parts of Ohio written in
vein calculated to cheer him up. From then il
would be inferred that he WAS in trouble of
some kind, and subject to dependency He
left nothing to indicate his home, but is sup
posed to be either from Cincinnati or Columbus
o. The remains were taken in charge By under
taker Kreeeio and will be held to await word
from his relatives friends. He was appars
entity about twenty-five years of age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

THE city of Nashville, Tenn, is consider
ably excited, and not without reason, by the
appearance there of some twenty-five Pink
erton detectives brought by railroad COM
pany to influence an election regarding pop
ular subscription to rival line. The Nash
vile American chsracterizes it as ''the most
startling and damnable outrage ever perpe-
trated in Tennessee This is pretty strong
language, and the outcome of the affair may
not justify it, but it certainly looks like a
takes place on Thursday.
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pray for Scotlands Queen-victorla." A High
lander was shocked morning to read the
following addendum. traced bold hand, sug-
gastlve OF the London tourist, Immediately under
the original: We'll pray for Queen Victoria hare.
but so and drink her health in beer"
CHARLES A. DANA has renewed his youth in
Germany the past summer He spent several
months with his wife travelling over the ground
which he had first known student forty
years and more ago. He was rejuvenated by
contact with the great. strong, lusty nation
which has grown up in that time. de looks
more ike forty than sixty nine years old.
GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND, when in Scot
land recently, visited the estate of the Duke of
Buccleuch at Dalkeith. The Duke of Buc-
cleuch is considered the richest man in Scot
land. In spite Of this fact, however. he is some
tlnee hard up for money. He has an income of
about 81. 100000 year, but has five establish
ments to keep up and many poor relations,
retainers, pensioners, ETC., that this enormous
amount of money quickly disappears under the
great spongine process.
THE remains Of Mrs. Septma Randolph
Meikleham, last grandchild of Thomas j Jefferson,
will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery, New
York. Mrs. Meikleham died in Washington
last week in her seventy-fourth year. She bore
a striking resem blance to her famous grandfath-
er, third President of the United States. Mrs.
Melkieham was the seventh daughter of Gov
Thomas NJ Randolph, of Virginia, who married
jefferson's fourth daughter. She leaves three
children. two daughters and Her eldest
daughter. Alice. holds clcrkship in the Patent
Office.
ARTISTS have a good many queer customers,
and they have advantages for observing what
vague ideas it is possible for a man to entertain
respecting art and nature too An ex-soldier
went TO the studio of d. j. Cue of Brooklyn.
one day. to inspect picture of Lookout mount
ain that the artist had been painting. The pict-
ure pleased him, and he evidently had thoughts
of purchase, but he suddenly struck with
brilliant idea that be communicated thus: II
was IN that fight, mister, and I'd like you to
paint my picture on that. Let's You could
paint right here in this field, facing front,
with my left hand resting top of the mount
ain"
BosToN Traveller: We do not remember to
have seen in print the following story. told by
the Rev. Mark Traitor of Camp N eetiner John
Allen. The latter chaplain of the famous
Garcslon Legislature of Maine, and performed
the duties of his Office it need not be said, in
his own inimitable way, though he held his own
private opinion of the body and of its legality
a legislature. When the day at last arrived.
and the Speaker announced the House ad iourned
sine die, Uncle" John gave it this parting bone
Giction:
blow We the trumpet. blow
The gladly solemn sound;
Let all the nations know,
To earth's remotest bound,
The year of jubilee has Gomez
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home"
The emphasis and the gestures accompanying
the last line be imagined by those who
knew the unique preacher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

IT is understood that President Cleveland's
very brief stop at Terre Haute will be made
chiefly on the personal solicitation of Senator
Voorhees, and out of courtesy to him. There
is nothing particularly unworthy in that
motive, but if the Presidents stay in Terre
Haute were gagged by Senator Voorhees,
sympathy or support for his administration it
would be even shorter than it is likely to be.
The fact ID the Wabash Senator has
no sympathy whatever with the polit-
zeal ideas methods that brought
Mr.. Cleveland to the front, or which
he processes to entertain and to be trying to
enforce in his administration. The Presi-
dent has put himself on record time and again,
both before and since his election, as in favor
of civil-service reform, and of enforcing the
law on that subject in letter and spirit. We
do not admit that he has acted consistently in
this behalf, but his professions in that direc-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
BIsMARCK'S INVESTIGATOR.
An Agent of the German Prince Quietly In
vestig atins American Laws and Customs.

An Agent of the German Prince Quietly In
vestie ating American Laws and Customs.
Washington Special.
Dr. Taeker, agent of Prince Bismarck. is
in the city. He comes at the instance of the
man of blood aud iron on o no less merciful and
gentle erraud than TO learn how the psople
treated by the rulers OF a republic. Strange TO
say the Doctor does not uingle with the
called rulers TO make his discoveries and draw
his differences. but rather with the working
and what in Germany they would call
the common" people. The Doctor
escorted about the city to-day by
Herr Steiner, knight of Labor OF very radical
opinions. Paul L. Bowen, a leading knight of
the district. gentleman of fine education, a
fluent and eloquent speaker, aud of the
ab,est and most faithful employees of the
Treasury Department, specially called on
for the purpose of getting his views. Thus. it
will be seen, the report to Bismarck will not
necessarily be wholly from the standpoint of
capitalists. The Doctor is especially interested
know whether legislation apparently
intended to benefit the masses is voun-
tary the part of law makers, or whether
it is the result oe popular agitation. Another
of home rule possessed by the States, and the
relations of the States the general govern
nent in all their aspects. A peculiar question
asked of Mr. Brown to-day whether deal
of the legislation supposed to be for the benefit
of the laborug not merely a sop to
Cerberus and not intended to be enforced just
what the purpose is back of this Investigation
the Doctor does not disclose. but it is guessed
that Bismarck is up to some new and more ad-
vauced scheme of state socialism" than others
hitherto ATTEMPTED
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Losses by Fire.

KEYPoRT, n. j. Sept 19.-Jacob Lorilardg
brick works, the largest in the United States,
were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The flames started in the dry-room and soon
spread to all parts of the buildings which were
entirely destroyed with their contents. Loss,
$500, 600; no insurance. The works will be re-
built.
FINDLAY, O.. Sept. 19-Fire broke out this
evening in the c., Fl. & ID. shops and the boiler
shop, wood working shop blacksmith shop, Office
buildings and their contents were totally
destroyed The loss will foot M nearly $50, 600.
About ], 200 men are thrown out of work by the
fire.
OrTUMwA, Ia. Sept. 19.-Lewis's Opera house
took fire at 2 o'clock this afternoon and was
burned to the ground Loss. $40. 900; insurance,
AZ 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

NEWSPAPER men and correspondents in
Washington are beginning to give expression
70 growing feeling of dislike for Col. D.
Lamont There are indications that his head
is somewhat turned by his confidential rela-
tons with the President, and that in order
to retain his own influence he tries to keep
others alta distance. This is the way of
courtiers always. When Col Lamont finds
his ultimate level as all men do soon or late,
it viii probably be found that he is not the
phenomenal statesman that some have mag
inad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

The first person to salute President Cleve-
land at his reception in Philadelphia, the
other day, was Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake,
frage Association. Size was there officially for
the purpose Of presenting to the President a
protest against the unjust Interpretation of
the Constitution. presented on behalf of the
women of the United States" The protest
was signed by Susan p. Anthony, acting
president in the absspce in Europe of Eliza
beth Cady Stanton; Matilda Joslyn Gage,
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ton have been very strong and had much to
do with securing his nomination and election.
Senator Voorhees, is an open and decided
opponent of the civil-service reform law, and
never loses an opportunity to speak contempt
uously of the whole business. If he were to
speak his true sentiments he would repudiate
and denounce Mr.. Cleveland's expressions on
this subject. In his heart he despises a Dem
ocrat who favors processes to favor civil
service reform. The only he has for Mr..
Cleveland is to play him for office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

"A FEW anarchists can make great deal of
noise, and the din they will raise abont the
ears of Governor Oglesby within the next few
weeks may create an impression in some quar-
ters that there is general demand for a
Communication of sentence in the case of the
Hay-market murderers. No mistake could be
greater. The American people are in favor
OF carrying out the sentence as it now stands.
Not to put too fine point upon it, they want
the seven blood Thirsty barbarians removed
by hanging
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
Gale ON IN. Newfoundland Coast.

ST. JOINS n. f., Sept. ia gale from .hc
northeast. Saturday night, caused great dam
driven ashore from their moorincs, and others
were driven against the cliffs and smashed. The
stage heads were swept away and fishing gear
destroyed. At Placentai several boats were
driven to and have not been heard from.
Grave fears are entertained for their safety.
The bank feet is suffering severely. Bonavista
presents dreadful scene. All sorts of wreck
are is strewn about the streets. Twenty boats
driven ashore and seven sunk at their
moorings. Not vestige of the fish stages was
left standing. Only two fore-and alters were In
sured and the loss will be heavy. AT ST. Johns q
man named Lsaring was blown overheard and
drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

FIFTY fullbiooded Indians of the Choctaw
and Cherokee tribes billed to play their ma
tional games in St. Louis within few days.
The fact that the Indians have "a national
game shows they making progress. It is
said to be fascinating combination of lacrosse
and baseball, and one who claims to know says:
Their dash and vim infused ini their won
drous agility is awe-inspirine, and one wonders
at the unexamped activity and skill in pass
ing the ball their lacrosss-like sticks If
any Of these Indians are open to an engage
ment, they might hear of something to their ad-
vantage by communicating with this Office. We
know of base ball club that needs strengthen
ing and perhaps an infusion of Indian blood
would help il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

THE members Of the Chinese colony in
Chicago noted for their regular attendance
at the various Sunday schools of the city. They
are there taught the mysteries of the English
language free of charge, aud have, in addition,
the pleasure of being instructed by sweet and
de vout young women from the first families. It
would be interesting to know how many Of the
ninety one An Sins who were arrested in a
gambling den at one swoop by the Chicago
police Sunday night had tackled the Cate
chism in the afternoon as preliminary to
hung